About

The Galindo Brothers started an international tennis academy with base in Florida with the idea of bringing a unique and visionary training system in a family atmosphere. It combines the best of the Spanish methodology with a psychological and sequential approach that develops the player on and off the court to maximize their full potential. Since its founding the academy have expanded with locations in Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland and Sebring and continues to offer its system thorough clinics and camps in other cities around the world.

They both accumulate more than thirty years of experience teaching from the fundamental base of the game to top Juniors/ITF, NCAA collegiate, and ATP players.

Galindo Tennis is an International Academy dedicated to the world of tennis, designed to offer full-service training and personalized programs for tennis players around the world. We bring an innovative and singular training and learning system. Our mission is to have all the tennis players achieve maximum success on and off the court. Our programs and learning methods will incorporate all the values necessary for the tennis players to become better athletes, tennis players and people.

Our main objective is to get from each player the best of his potential in the game, technique, strategy, and physical, mental and emotional areas. We will provide the player with emotional, social, cultural and academic support.

We want to convey to all our players our knowledge and values so that they can achieve the most in sports and in life. We aim to improve every day. You motivate us to do so. Our goal is to promote and grow Tennis by offering recreational and fun filled classes to all children in the community, while providing a more advanced, personalized and professional Academy structure to students desiring to take Tennis to the next level.

Ultimately, our combination of world-class instruction paired with guidance and mentorship creates a unique family atmosphere while implementing our strong Academy standards. The benefits of this approach will be felt long term as it creates a lifetime of Tennis opportunities to children.

Tennis is constantly evolving and changing as a sport. With this in mind, our philosophy is to continue learning and bettering ourselves every day. We are aware and open to all kinds of advances in the areas of technique, strategy, and physical, psychological, and emotional training.

We can offer you all types of options and with our knowledge give you all the possibilities to become a better tennis player and overall person. We believe that the mental and emotional base of a tennis player is the fundamental pillar and key to their success.

That is why our learning system is based on what we call the “circle of trust.”

Today, the top players must always be within this “circle of trust” in order to succeed on and off the tennis court. The “circle of trust” is based on the idea that a player will have a greater chance of success if he works within a small and reduced group of close and trustworthy people, on his team, who are fully dedicated to attending to the player’s needs .Plus, the player will be much more apt to absorb and process information, be more disciplined, acquire the necessary confidence to confront adversities, and gain faith in themselves and in their team.

During all these years of experience, study and learning in the many and diverse areas of this sport, we have come to devise our own training and learning system.

We believe that with our learning system we can greatly help and benefit players that are eager to begin a wonderful adventure: to become a better tennis player as well as a better person.

Our goal is for you to achieve maximum success in sports and in life. Our passion is conveying to our players all the values that tennis has offered and taught us.

Develop the player’s work ethic and discipline on and off court to maximize their personal growth.

Perfect fundamentals and develop a complete understanding of the game.

Provide an environment of personal and team excellence, family atmosphere and the importance of supporting each other.

Galindo Tennis strives to ensure that each athlete reaches the highest levels of their own potential. We focus on technique, strategy, physical, mental and emotional development. Each of these traits are transferrable to everyday life, and we expect that our athletes develop their lives to these standards in preparation of achieving optimal SUCCESS!

Each block or stage symbolizes a general age group and the specific programs that are developed at these ages that our students need to go through.

Following our training methodology the main objective is to create an incremental pathway for students to grow and develop at the proper pace with the required competencies to continue their adequate progression.

We provide a progressive and effective goal setting process to ensure our students meet their expectations and reach their objectives through our player management system.

We initially assess all our players, we establish the best training plan for their goals, we track and collaborate with all Coaches so we can evaluate each player’s individual performance and progression, and finally, we implement an individualized training plan, adapted to each unique student based on their current progress.

Our standard of Coaching is extremely comprehensive.

All our Academy Coaches must extensively study and train, and demonstrate complete mastery of our methodology before they can individually implement any programs.

We also require that our Coaches maintain national or international certifications at the highest level the industry offers.

Since the inception of our Academy, we have developed hundreds of kids at all levels; from successful high school and college careers, to highly competitive juniors, to nationally and internationally ranked players, and to developing and assisting professional players at the highest level.

In the past few years alone, we have been able to place more than thirty (30) athletes in top colleges around the country, generating more than three million dollars ($3,000,000) in athletic scholarships.

Our staff is completely versed on NCAA requirements and offers players and their families collegiate counseling.

One of our main goals is to offer our athletes the opportunity to obtain a free or reduced education through Tennis.

Character Development is based on the understanding of the athlete’s mind.

Our initial goal is to achieve a player’s trust, that in turn assures a more successful absorption of the learning process.

We are committed to do so, as it is essential in the successful development of each student.

Creating a Circle of Trust – is the key to having a close and understanding relationship between the player, the Coach and the parents.

This is necessary to facilitate a clear path for the athlete.

Our ultimate goal is the success of our student and we will take the time to effectively communicate, as the student needs that platform to succeed.

We aim to create and foster an environment and platform that unifies the Tennis community, bringing it together through long-lasting relationships.

We want to become a family that supports and stands by and for each other.

That's what this game has brought to us; a life full of learning experiences and priceless memories, and that's what we want to instill and replicate in our Academy.

Life and Sport are powerful tools that offer our athletes enjoyment and meaning through the sport, and teaches them valuable skills that will aid them throughout life.

We aim to enhance every aspect of their health, self-confidence, inner motivation and values, as well as instill independence and self-reliance, giving them the ability to adjust and to adapt to the many life challenges they will face both on and off the court.

Mentoring our students thru our “Love 4 Sports” foundation is a priority to us as it demonstrates to our athletes the importance of giving back to the community in various ways.

On this great journey, our main goal is to teach our athletes to find real success through personal fulfillment, contribution, connecting with and impacting the lives of others.

WE HAVE A UNQUE TRAINING METHODOLOGY, AN ELITE TEAM OF EXPERIENCED COACHES AND A LOT OF PASSION AND DEDICATION

Since the start of our journey we have developed hundreds of kids to reach their goals. The combination of providing younger athletes with the best tennis education, guidance, mentorship, world-class instruction with a unique family atmosphere will create lifetime experiences and long-term opportunities to children.

2014-2017 Working independently as a coach and hitting partner with state junior players, and developing and promoting foundational tennis programs within the orlando communities.

2017-Present Galindo Tennis Academy, Orlando/Lakeland locations. (Assistant Director). Hitting partner for top players as well as assisting and running junior development and high performance programs in the Orlando branch. He is also teaching lessons for junior development and high performance players.

Playing experience

He was nationally ranked in Venezuela’s junior circuit.
He has been the hitting partner of multiple national ranked players.
He has competed at state and national level tournaments.

Certifications

Professional Tennis Registry (Certified Coach)

Education

University of Central Florida (Bachelor in Business Administration)
Fluent in English & Spanish

Coaching Experience

Worked for well recognized USPTA Master Professional Dave Porter. Duties consisted of providing individual and group lessons for campers. In charge of organizing and executing intercamps as well as traveling to tournaments with the campers. Assisted the director with the planification of lessons. Assisted the Camp’s Directors with the overall planning of sports activities.

In charge of conditioning and team workouts. Assist the head coach with player development and help run practices. Help organize team travel with hotel booking and budgeting. Assist in the recruiting process.

Player Experience

2011-2015. Emmanuel College, Georgia, US

Played singles 2 and doubles 1. NCAA Division II

2004-2010. Argentine Junior Circuit

Winner of many tournaments with the Junior Circuit

2009 Ranked 45 in the Nation for age 16

Competed at various COSAT international tournaments in Paraguay, Bolivia and Brazil.

Certifications

USPTA Tennis Professional

Awards

2017 Graduate Assistant Coach of the Year for the South Region

Education

B.S in Business Administration and Management

Emmanuel College, Georgia, 2017

MBA, concentration in Accounting

Warner University, Lake Wales, 2017-Present.

Isaac Galindo

Academy Director & Founder

Isaac Galindo is Founder and Academy director at Galindo Tennis USA, a subdivision of GMG United, a full-service sports company providing complete management services worldwide.
Isaac brings great expertise in stroke analysis, sports science, and player development. He has put great emphasis in the development of young American athletes by bringing a unique training system based in the Spanish methodology by understanding and applying principles of perfect biomechanics and proper positioning. He also represents and counsels several top ITF/ATP players in the world.
He also started Love 4 Sports Foundation with the goal of helping the community and less fortunate through sports.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Played professional ATP events around the world
Recorded wins over top ranked junior players (Stanislas Wawrinka – former #3 ATP, Juan Monaco – former #10 ATP)
Competed in top junior events against Spanish and former ATP players (Rafael Nadal – #1 ATP, Juan Carlos Ferrero #1 ATP, David Ferrer #3 ATP, Feliciano Lopez #12 ATP, Oscar Hernandez #48 ATP, etc..)
Top ranked national Spanish player
Trained with top 100 ATP players in elite group of Spanish Federation juniors
All-American Collegiate 2005
Ranked #9 in the Nation –Collegiate
Posted a record of 32-6 at Florida Southern College NCAA D2 School in just two seasons leading the team to the highest national ranking in school history (3rd in the country).

Gerard Galindo is the co-founder of Galindo Tennis USA. He is the ITF/WTA/ATP Academy Director. He is also in charge of the international business department which embraces the operational and financial areas of all international programs the academy offers abroad. Gerard was a top junior player in Spain and reached the quarterﬁnals for the 16’s national championship. He was an All-American player in college, has played professional ATP tournaments with multiple wins over world ranked players and has been a hitting partner for WTA players.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Played professional ATP events around the world
Recorded wins over top ranked junior players (Thomaz Bellucci – former #21 ATP)
Competed in top junior events against Spanish and former ATP players (Marcel Granollers – former #10 ATP, Fernando Verdasco #7 ATP, Feliciano Lopez #12 ATP)
Top ranked National Spanish player
Trained with top 100 ATP players in elite junior group at Spanish Federation.
All-American Collegiate 2005
Ranked #10 in the Nation –Collegiate
Competed in top national team in the Spanish Club Championships.
Former ITF and National Spanish Championship contender.
Under 16 Catalonian Junior Club Team Champion.

EDUCATION

Sean’s skills are extremely unique when it comes to the holistic viewpoint of player development. He is more than the average coach to our academy. At Galindo Tennis International, we believe that the quality of our leaders are based upon the standards they set amongst themselves. For instance, Sean’s integrity, passion, dedication, discipline to bettering each of his students on a daily basis, and keeping himself in optimal shape in order to bring out the best in each of his students. All of these admirable attributes are contagious to those that train on his court on a day to day basis. He engages frequently with each player and not only analyzes each of their weaknesses, but he also possesses the unique ability to turn those weaknesses into strengths. We truly believe that Sean is going to be a key factor in the development of our future athletes.

Coaching Experience:

(Galindo Tennis USA 2009- Present)
Sean is one of the academy’s first coaches since its founding.
He has managed over the years different program positions being instrumental in all of them.
He currently runs the foundational program and junior developmental program.
He is also teaching private, semi-private, and group lessons of all ages from beginners to intermediate players.

Playing Experience:

Sean was a late bloomer, who started developing his tennis game in 2004 in Philadelphia. He began his training with the Galindo Tennis Academy in 2009 where he has significantly elevated his level of skill since then. He has had success competing in the PCTA in 2012 and stays active with his game playing adult leagues.

Certifications:

PTR High Performance Certified

Education:

Florida Southern College (Biology Major)

Tosin

Program Director (Sebring)

Tosin Awomeme has almost two decades of coaching experience. He possess extensive knowledge from player development, to coaching High School teams to their first district championships in 20 years, to pro shop management and Head Stringer. He is currently the Director of the Sebring Division of the Galindo Tennis Academy. He coordinates all aspects of player development, while managing the division and leads with strong distinction the Sebring Junior Academy “Travel Team”.

Coach Awomeme is a firm proponent of transition balls, and implements the academy’s curriculum that sets forth a pathway of success for all students in his programs. He strongly believes in “live ball drills”, complemented with the implementation of transition balls. This creates accelerated advancement for the students and almost instant success. His entire coaching approach is founded on “Building a love of the game”, which in turn builds character and commitment in his students.

Tosin has created a cohesive Tennis community in the Sebring division at the Thakkar Thakkar Tennis Center where he trains his foundational players, as well as the Junior Academy “Travel Team”. This Team is comprised of selected students who are committed to developing their game to their fullest potential. Coach Tosin has brought the players, their families and the community as a whole together through his “Team” by working closely with many local businesses and highly revered sponsors.

Tosin began playing Tennis at an early age and found a passion for the game both on and off the court. He continues to pursue his own tennis game and currently trains and competes in many events throughout Florida. He believes that it is important for coaches to stay current and relevant in the sport to optimize maximum support of his players.

Also managing the Galindo Tennis Academy Pro Shop is where he has developed his expertise as a stringer and where he prides himself on keeping up to date with the newest industry standards of all Tennis equipment. He believes that the players should be educated on the importance of using proper equipment based on their age and playing experience.